Farm Mechanization Assistance

Assistance to Farmers for Mini Tractor and Power tiller in Farm Mechanization Program

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State

States / UT: Gujarat

Ministry / nodal: Ministry of Agriculture

Department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Nodal department: Agriculture and Co-operation Department

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): Yes

Target beneficiaries: Farmers, SC/ST Farmers

Tags: Farmers, Agriculture, Financial Assistance, Mini Tractors, Power Tillers, SC/ST, Gujarat, Government Scheme, DBT, Mechanization, Support, Agriculture Development

Details

The Assistance to Farmers for Mini Tractor and Power tiller in Farm Mechanization Program provides financial assistance to farmers for the purchase of mini tractors and power tillers. For mini tractors up to 20 HP and power tillers above 8 BHP, general farmers can receive 40% of the cost or Rs. 45,000 per unit, while SC and ST farmers can receive 50% of the cost or Rs. 60,000 per unit, whichever is less. For power tillers below 8 BHP, general farmers can receive 40% of the cost or Rs. 40,000 per unit, while SC and ST farmers can receive 50% of the cost or Rs. 50,000 per unit, whichever is less.

Benefits

  • - Financial assistance for mini tractors up to 20 HP and power tillers above 8 BHP: 40% of the cost or Rs. 45,000 for general farmers; 50% of the cost or Rs. 60,000 for SC/ST farmers, whichever is less
  • Financial assistance for power tillers below 8 BHP: 40% of the cost or Rs. 40,000 for general farmers; 50% of the cost or Rs. 50,000 for SC/ST farmers, whichever is less
  • Financial assistance for mini tractors up to 20 HP and power tillers above 8 BHP: 40% of the cost or Rs. 45,000 for general farmers; 50% of the cost or Rs. 60,000 for SC/ST farmers, whichever is less.
  • Financial assistance for power tillers below 8 BHP: 40% of the cost or Rs. 40,000 for general farmers; 50% of the cost or Rs. 50,000 for SC/ST farmers, whichever is less.

Eligibility

All farmers are eligible to apply for this scheme, regardless of income or gender.

Application Process

Online

To apply, farmers can submit their applications online at iKhedut Portal. Required documents include a 7/12 certificate, Aadhar card, and bank passbook or cancelled cheque.

Documents Required

No document list is available for this scheme yet.

References

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Documents Required for Government Schemes

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  • Aadhaar Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Bank Account Details
  • Educational Certificates (for student schemes)

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